I've been avoiding it on the first day on the pill after my period and last days of taking my pills(21 day) before my period , but would it actually be okay to be sexually active on those days? I don't know where I got this idea, and I don't want to risk getting pregnant, but I also don't want silly hang up, if thats what it is.
2006-10-25 16:16:45 · 8 answers · asked by Maggie E 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When you are FIRST starting to take birth control pills, just for your very first pill pack you will need a back up method such as condoms for the first week, the pills will be effective starting on the 8th day/pill. After that, as long as you remain on the pills and do not stop taking them you are protected from pregnancy. In order for your pills to be the most effective they can be you should make sure to take one pill a day, every day and take your pill around the same time everyday. If you miss days or take your pills at different times you birth control is still effective, but it is just not as effective as it could be. Your birth control pills are effective at ALL times throughout your pill pack, even durinh the 4th week, when you have your period and when you start a new pack.
With this in mind it is important to remember that no birth control method is 100%, outside of abstinence. And, that only condoms, not pills or any other method, offer any protection from STD's. So, you would be wise to use condoms each and every time you have sex WITH your pills to protect yourself from infection and to back up your birth control, giving yourself additional peace of mind.
Do you understand how your birth control pills work? The active pills, which you take the first 3 weeks of your pill pack, stop you from ovulating. So, during your period week, week 4, there is no egg to be fertilized. The pill also works to alter the uterus and cervix to make implantation more difficult. I'd encourage you to read up on how your pills work so that you feel more knowledgable and comfortable.
2006-10-25 16:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by sweetpea77thst 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on your brand of pill. If you read the information that came with your pill it will tell you when it is safe to begin having sexual intercourse without a backup method.
If you are unsure, you should also check with your pharmacist or doctor. Generally, however, after 7 days of being on the pill you are protected from pregnancy.
EDIT:
Sorry, I totally misread your question the first time around.
Placebo times and when you just come off your period are fine for having sex. The hormones remain in your system and you're still protected.
2006-10-25 23:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well either use a condom...or risk a the 1% chance of getting pregnant. Most woman that get pregnant on the pill are not doing a good job of taking it regularly.
2006-10-25 23:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Starla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as you start taking ht epill your covered. you usually dont get pregnant until 12-14 days after your period. just keep taking it the same time every day. if you do skip a day then use protection for 3 days.
2006-10-25 23:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's always safe on the pill. Use a condom because the pill is not fool proof and is subject to failure. Also the pill doesn't protect you from HPV, HIV, and all othe STDS.
2006-10-25 23:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be on it for a month before you start having sex.
2006-10-25 23:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok at any time of your cycle if you are on the pill.
2006-10-25 23:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's safe during those times.
2006-10-25 23:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋